horrors

hor-rors · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of horror; multiple frightening or disturbing things or experiences.

  2. 2.

    (The horrors) A feeling of extreme fear or anxiety; a state of dread.

  3. 3.

    Extremely unpleasant or disturbing aspects of something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the horrors — A state of extreme unease or fear
  • •
    horrors of war — The terrible aspects of armed conflict
  • •
    little horrors — Mischievous or badly behaved children

Related words

Antonyms: delights, pleasures
See also: horror, nightmares, terrors
Synonyms: atrocities, nightmares, terrors

Etymology

Plural form of horror, from Latin horror ("a shaking, trembling, dread"), from horrere ("to bristle, shudder").